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Deposits & Payments

Deposit growth and strategies have always been a core focus of retail banks. Today's volatile economic climate - with consumers relying less on credit products and more on deposit account services - brings deposit growth and account management to the forefront. As technology and consumer needs evolve, so does the concept of payments. With innovations such as virtual wallets and other forms of digital currency comes new and unique challenges for the payments space. CBA monitors and addresses the issues facing retail banks in the management of the deposits and payments functions.

On Wednesday, December 14, 2016, a bipartisan group of Senators, led by Sen. Jeff Merkley (D-OR), sent a letter to the head of the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN), requesting clarification for banks and vendors doing business with companies in states having legalized recreational and medical marijuana. The lawmakers raised concerns that conflicting federal law have created safety...

On Monday, December 5, 2016, the Federal Reserve issued a research paper outlining how a shared distributed ledger can significantly improve cross-border payments, trade settlements and market transparency. This marked the Fed’s first major overview of digital currency technology. "In theory, the distributed and consensus-forming aspects of [a distributed ledger] could allow for multiple parties...

Six years ago, when President Obama signed the Dodd-Frank Act into law, America’s retailers got a big reduction in the debit-card fees they pay banks. Now, with Donald J. Trump set to take office, they’re preparing for a lobbying fight to defend that legislative victory -- and the billions they’ve saved as a result. Retail industry trade groups are rallying their base to try to beat back a part...

Trump’s Short List Includes Individuals with Banking Experience A lot of names are being tossed around for top positions in the Trump Administration. As it relates to banking, here is what we know so far: Steven Mnuchin , a former Goldman Sachs Banker, Jamie Dimon , CEO of JPMorgan, and Rep. Jeb Hensarling (R-TX), House Financial Services Committee Chair, are reportedly the leading candidates for...

Technology-driven investments require time, resources and budget dollars. Many risks exist that should be carefully weighed throughout the entire implementation process. This article provides key considerations and best practices to employ when selecting and implementing new core loan servicing and risk management systems. www.bridgeforce.com

The FDIC’s Board of Directors will meet in open session at 10 a.m. on November 15, 2016. The meeting agenda and location information are available on the agency’s website . The FDIC Board will consider a final rule on "Recordkeeping for Timely Deposit Insurance Determination."